Obituary of Marilyn Wandell

Marilyn Blair Wandell entered the gates of Heaven on Sunday, November 2, 2014. A native of Frankfort, Marilyn was born June 7, 1951 to the late Dr. Murvel C. Blair and Ruth Nave Blair. Ms. Wandell was a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend with endless care and love for all those around her. She is survived by daughter Laura Elizabeth Wandell of Chattanooga, TN; grandson Will Wandell of Chattanooga, TN; and son Robert Scott Wandell (Leslie) of San Diego, CA. Marilyn is preceded in death by her brother Michael Blair of Frankfort, KY. She is survived by brothers Dr. Robert Blair (Linda) of Frankfort, KY,William Blair (Delle) of Frankfort, KY, and John Blair of Houston, TX; sister Elizabeth Blair Newton (Greg) of Jupiter, FL and many beloved nieces and nephews and their children. Marilyn graduated from Frankfort High School and Kentucky State University to become a medical technologist. She was a life-long member of First Christian Church where she served as a Deacon and was a staple in Woman’s Circle, the Choir, and Bible Buddies. She loved being active at the YMCA, and she was a master at crafts and puzzles. While she was always a lover of everything Kentucky, she spent many years raising her children in Chattanooga, TN. There she was a Girl Scout leader for years and an active member at First Christian Church. Visitation will be at First Christian Church in Frankfort on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, 11AM – 1 PM, with funeral services at 1 PM in the sanctuary. Flowers are welcome. Donations may be made in Marilyn’s name to First Christian Church Memorial Fund, 316 Ann Street, Frankfort, KY 40601, or Frankfort YMCA Annual Giving Campaign for their scholarship fund, 402 W Broadway Street, Frankfort, KY 40601, ATTN: Brent Wallace. Checks should be made to YMCA with memo: Marilyn Wandell - AGC (Annual Giving Campaign).